Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 21:10 UTC on March 14, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.

M6.0 earthquake hits New Britain, Papua New Guinea

M6.0 earthquake hits New Britain, Papua New Guinea

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit New Britain, Papua New Guinea at 15:13 UTC on March 13, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 50 km (31 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 56 km (35 miles).

Strong M6.1 earthquake hits off the coast of Davao, Philippines

Strong M6.1 earthquake hits off the coast of Davao, Philippines

A strong earthquake registered by PHIVOLCS as M6.1 hit off the coast of Davao, Mindanao, Philippines at 09:11 UTC (17:11 LT) on March 8, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 105 km (65 miles). USGS and EMSC are reporting M6.0 at a depth of 125 km (77 miles).

Strong and shallow M6.7 earthquake hits Macquarie Island region

Strong and shallow M6.7 earthquake hits Macquarie Island region

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.7 hit the Macquarie Island region, about halfway between New Zealand and Australia, at 16:16 UTC on March 3, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.

Shallow M6.3 earthquake hits southern East Pacific Rise

Shallow M6.3 earthquake hits southern East Pacific Rise

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit the southern East Pacific Rise at 01:51 UTC on February 23, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 2 km (1.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.

Widespread liquefaction hampers reconstruction after M7.6 earthquake in Ishikawa, Japan

Widespread liquefaction hampers reconstruction after M7.6 earthquake in Ishikawa, Japan

In the aftermath of the January 1 earthquake, the city of Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture faces significant challenges due to liquefaction, severely impacting infrastructure and complicating relief efforts. Continuous aftershocks further hinder the restoration process, with houses, roads, and manholes notably affected. Governor Hiroshi Hase has requested a comprehensive investigation from the central government to address the escalating situation, emphasizing the need for seismic reinforcement of underground infrastructure.

Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia at 11:40 UTC on February 14, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.

Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits near the coast of Atacama, Chile

Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits near the coast of Atacama, Chile

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit near the coast of Atacama, Chile at 01:31 UTC on February 14, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 22 km (13.7 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.

M6.3 earthquake hits Volcano Islands, Japan region at intermediate depth

M6.3 earthquake hits Volcano Islands, Japan region at intermediate depth

A strong earthquake registered by the JMA as M6.3 hit Volcano Islands, Japan at 11:19 UTC on February 12, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 260 km (161 miles). The USGS is reporting the quake as M6.1 at a depth of 250 km (155 miles); EMSC as M6.0 at a depth of 254 km (159 miles).